Collecting normal gait data using an advanced treadmill
Normative Database for Gait Analyses and Balance on the GRAIL at the University Hospital of Ghent.
NA · University Hospital, Ghent · NCT04987346
This study is trying to collect normal walking patterns from healthy people using a special treadmill to help doctors spot walking problems in patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Trial ID | NCT04987346 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to gather a comprehensive set of normative data on gait patterns using the Gait Real-time Analysis Interactive Lab (GRAIL) at the University Hospital of Ghent. Healthy participants will walk on an instrumented treadmill at various speeds, while data on 3D kinematics, kinetics, and EMG will be collected. The study also includes dual-task scenarios to assess how cognitive and motor tasks affect gait. The resulting data will serve as a reference for identifying gait abnormalities in clinical populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals without any neurological disorders or balance issues.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological disorders, balance problems, or those taking medications affecting gait will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable reference data to help clinicians identify and treat gait abnormalities in patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully utilized similar approaches to gather normative data for gait analysis, making this a well-supported methodology.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: - Healthy participants Exclusion Criteria: * They suffer from neurological disorder * Have balance problems * Take medications that affect gait and balance * Have undergone surgical procedures on the lower limbs in the past * Experience pain in their lower limbs or back at the time of test taking.
Where this trial is running
Ghent
- Ghent University Hospital — Ghent, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anke Van Bladel, PhD
- Email: Anke.VanBladel@UGent.be
- Phone: 093321243
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Gait, Gait analysis, Control group, Healthy, Reference data, Kinematics, Kinetics, EMG